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Monthly report: April 2023
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The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup
Daylight, a neobank aimed at the LGBTQ+ community, is the target of lawsuits and being accused of fabricating data.
The shocking allegations against Daylight, an LGBTQ+ focused startup
Daylight, a neobank aimed at the LGBTQ+ community, is the target of lawsuits and being accused of fabricating data.
Paymenow’s $14m debt facility
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital scorecard.
Paymenow’s $14m debt facility
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Chekker is removing waiting times at labs, Paymenow's $14m debt facility, Google's new features for travellers, and Zanzibar's digital ...
African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards
“We are incredibly excited to connect with the next cohort of leaders in African innovation and to support their growth with new opportunities for funding, market access, and global mentorship. The African Meet-up, fully-booked and the first of its kind, was made possible by the Global ...
African Startups Win Big at Global Startup Awards
“We are incredibly excited to connect with the next cohort of leaders in African innovation and to support their growth with new opportunities for funding, market access, and global ...
Education as a Catalyst for Innovation Capacity in Africa
We are a multi-disciplinary team innovating for a better society.
Education as a Catalyst for Innovation Capacity in Africa
We are a multi-disciplinary team innovating for a better society.
Africa’s Kubik and Emata win Global Startup Awards
Two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, have been recognised as global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards.
Africa’s Kubik and Emata win Global Startup Awards
Two African start-ups, Kubik and Emata, have been recognised as global winners of the 2022 Global Startup Awards.
Nigerian healthtech startup, Chekker, provides accessible healthcare by removing waiting times for patients at labs
In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours — a problem common among Nigerians in labs — after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke and asked to run a test. That prompted him to pivot Medipal, an EMR solution he'd co-founded, to Chekker. Here's how it works.
Nigerian healthtech startup, Chekker, provides accessible healthcare by removing waiting times for patients at labs
In 2021, Victor Emaye waited several hours — a problem common among Nigerians in labs — after his mum was diagnosed with a stroke and asked to run a test. That prompted him to pivot ...
Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups
Egypt-based Camel Ventures has announced the launch of its first venture capital investment vehicle, Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI). The EGP 500 million (around $16 million) fund is focused on financing the country's fintech startup ecosystem, with a range of equity investments ...
Camel Ventures launches a $16 million fund for Egyptian fintech startups
Egypt-based Camel Ventures has announced the launch of its first venture capital investment vehicle, Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI). The EGP 500 million (around $16 million) fund is ...
Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022
Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”, heard attendees at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit.
Africa’s VC industry growing slowly: $4.8b raised in 2022
Africa’s venture capital (VC) industry as small as a “pimple on an elephant’s bum”, heard attendees at AfricArena’s Johannesburg summit.